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Munnerlyn Campus
January 31, 2025
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The ESJ Fine Arts Department is proud to present Shrek the Musical. The performances are at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, and Friday, April 25, and at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, in the Deming Theatre (located in the Munnerlyn Center for Worship and Fine Arts on the Munnerlyn Campus).
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure of a green ogre and a wise-cracking donkey who embark on a journey to save the land from an evil lord and rescue a lovely princess from a terrible fate. But why does the princess keep running away?
As part of our celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Munnerlyn Center for Worship and Fine Arts, Shrek the Musical will also feature an appearance by alumni from Peter Pan, the first production ever in the Deming Theatre.
General admission tickets are now available for $20 at esj.booktix.com. ESJ students are free. Shrek the Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
Come see us Thursday, April 3, and Friday April 4, in our temporary location in the Buck Center Lobby (located on the Munnerlyn Campus) and shop for 25% – 50% off select merchandise (including Dennis/Mills uniforms) with additional items marked down lower!
Check our Instagram account @esj.campusstore for more details and shop early for the best selection!
New This Week
Students who are not re-enrolled by today, January 31, 2025, will not be guaranteed a space in the 2025-2026 school year.
Click Here to Complete Re-enrollment
Please refer to the email sent on January 16 for specific re-enrollment instructions for your child’s campus and grade level. These emails can be found in your My ESJ Portal. To reserve your child’s space for the 2025-2026 school year, all steps must be completed via the My ESJ Enrollment Portal today, January 31, 2025. Please review the key updates listed below.
If you have any questions concerning re-enrollment, please contact Andrea Rizzi, Director of Enrollment & Upper School Admission, at rizzia@esj.org. We look forward to welcoming your family back for the 2025-2026 school year!
Key Updates
- Payment Plans: Grade 6 – Grade 12
- 1 Pay: April
- 2 Pay: April and November
- 10 Pay: April – January
- Financial Obligation Schedule – Contracts that are canceled after the deposit is submitted will have the following financial obligations:
- Upon signing the re-enrollment agreement: 25% of the annual tuition
- April 1 – June 30: 50% of the annual tuition
- After June 30: 100% of the annual tuition
Reminders
Attention all performance lovers and dance enthusiasts! The Episcopal School of Jacksonville Fine Arts Department proudly presents Memories., the Annual Dance Concert, on February 6 and 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Deming Theatre.
This enchanting showcase will feature over 70 talented and devoted Lower, Middle, and Upper School dancers, captivating audiences with their awe-inspiring performances. General admission tickets are $20 and can be purchased at esj.booktix.com. ESJ students receive complimentary admission by showing their student ID at the entrance.
Why Memories.? In honor of the 20th anniversary of the Munnerlyn Center for Worship and Fine Arts, this year’s concert reflects on two decades of dance excellence and creativity. The performance will feature works by alumna Jen Efstathion Colvin ’06, showcasing a vibrant hip-hop number, and a recreation of the iconic Ramalama by returning former director of dance Missy Ponder-Reston.
Adding a spiritual resonance to this year’s theme is the Fine Arts Department’s guiding verse: “I thank my God every time I remember you.” (Philippians 1:3). Prepare to be transported as our dancers bring a diverse range of styles to life, from contemporary to hip-hop, jazz to tap, and more. Elevating the evening further, we are thrilled to welcome back guest artist Tommy Alexander.
Memories. promises to be a remarkable celebration of artistry, passion, and the joy of dance. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the extraordinary talent of our students and the enduring legacy of the Fine Arts Department.
Grandparents’ Day for the Munnerlyn Campus will be April 17. Invitations will be mailed to Grandparents’ near the end of February. Please make sure your student’s grandparents information is updated in their My ESJ portal. Grandparents’ Day information can be found here.